International Child Rights and Development MA

King's College London

United Kingdom, London

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King's College London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,100 / year

Next Intake September-2023

International Child Rights and Development MA

About

Our International Child Rights and Development MA is a multidisciplinary course that will equip you with the academic and applied skills to explore how we can protect the rights of the most vulnerable children in society. You'll gain a deeper insight into what the possibilities are for working with, or on behalf of, young people in national and international contexts, and scrutinize how we can address the most pressing social issues related to childhood. This International Child Rights and Development MA is the only programme of its kind in the UK. It offers a unique blend of theory as well as being highly applied, enabling you to put the theory into practice. You'll enhance your academic understanding of international child rights and development, and reinforce your experience of working with vulnerable children in humanitarian aid, international development, policy and practice. You'll also get plenty of opportunities to learn from the best in the field, build your network, and be supported with bespoke career advice. This course is for UK and international graduates and professionals, wanting to obtain a global and holistic perspective on child rights and protection.

Study a curriculum focused on international child rights and development that is unique in its own right

Study a curriculum with a unique approach that's highly applied while covering theory in detail.

Explore the latest research and policy developments in issues that affect childhood globally.

Learn from experts in policy analysis, child protection law, social work, medicine and NGOs.

Learn from leading academics in sociology, anthropology, social policy, health, and education, who are actively involved in cutting-edge research.

Develop the rigorous academic skills needed to carry out interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research with young people

Enhance your critical and interdisciplinary understanding of childhood issues to work effectively with young people in national and international work settings.

Gain a critical understanding of childhood in relation to broader social, political and cultural contexts. Exchange ideas and experiences with students from different disciplines and backgrounds.

Benefit from small-class teaching in a lively and supportive environment.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate taught courses

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Jordan will need to demonstrate the following grades to be considered for a Postgraduate course at King's:

UK degree classification	Jordanian equivalency
High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree (equivalent to 65% overall)	GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 Overall score of 80%
2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree	GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 Overall score of 75%
High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree	GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 Overall score of 70%

UK degree classification

Jordanian equivalency

High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

(equivalent to 65% overall)

GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0

Overall score of 80%

2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0

Overall score of 75%

High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0

Overall score of 70%

Postgraduate research courses

A Master's degree from a recognised university with high grades considered for programmes requiring a UK Master's degree.

English Program Requirements

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Career

Employability

In addition to progressing to PhD study, our graduates are using the skills and knowledge they developed over this course in organisations such as UNICEF, World Vision, the Thomas B.

Fordham Institute, Children and Families Across Borders and DG ECHO (the Humanitarian Aid arm of the EU).